Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing a grilling on social media over his department’s latest move. The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday that it would be canceling nearly $500 million of grants and contracts for mRNA vaccines, which have been used to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The …
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Getty Images mRNA vaccines were heralded as a medical marvel that saved lives during the Covid pandemic, but now the US is pulling back from researching them. US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has cancelled 22 projects – worth $500m (£376m) in funding – for tackling infections such as Covid and flu. So does Kennedy – probably the country’s …
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as President Donald Trump listens at an event to promote his proposal to improve Americans’ access to their medical records in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Washington. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human …
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Topline Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cancellation of contracts and grants worth nearly $500 million earmarked for the development of mRNA vaccines, the latest in a series of moves by the long-time vaccine critic who had repeatedly cast doubts about the safety and efficacy of such shots despite pushback from scientists. HHS Secretary Robert …
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Vaccination rates among the country’s kindergartners have fallen once again, with coverage of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination dropping from 92.7 percent in the 2023–2024 school year to 92.5 percent in 2024–2025. The percentage changes are small across the board, but they represent thousands of children and an ongoing downward trend that makes the country more vulnerable to …
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Council member Robert White believes there could be enough D.C. council members in agreement to shoot down a proposed deal that would build a new stadium for the Washington Commanders. At-Large Council member Robert White believes there could be enough D.C. council members in agreement to shoot down a proposed deal that would build a new stadium for the Washington …
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(Bloomberg) — Starbucks Corp., which built a loyal following in part by selling sugary candy-colored drinks, has a vision for a healthier menu that’s better suited for the MAHA era. Most Read from Bloomberg It’s testing matcha and cold brew made with coconut water. It’s exploring syrups sweetened with agave instead of sugar. It’s been piloting a protein-infused cold foam …
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The American Medical Association is expressing “deep concern” after a report that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy may be planning to remove all members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The task force, also known as the USPSTF, is a panel of independent medical experts whose recommendations help guide insurance companies and doctors’ decisions about a range of …
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